FY2027 Small Area FMR · Clanton, AL
ZIP 35046 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 35046 (Clanton, AL) is $920 a month, up 15.0% from FY2026. That is 11% below the Chilton County, AL area-wide FMR of $1,038.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 35046 sits in the Chilton County, AL area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 35046 has the 14th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Chilton County, AL is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,038 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $920 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 35046 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Coosa County, AL (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $630 – $770 | $788 | $620 |
| 1 bedroom | $700 | $630 – $770 | $793 | $620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $1,038 | $800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,309 | $1,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,641 | $1,180 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $920 needs about $36,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,100. ZIP code 35046 lies mainly in Chilton County and Coosa County. See the Chilton County, AL county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 35046?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 35046 are $700 (studio), $700 (1 BR), $920 (2 BR), $1,160 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 35046?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 35046 that range is $828 to $1,012 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 35046?
The FY2026 income limits of the Chilton County, AL area apply: median family income $85,100, low-income (80%) limit $68,100 for a family of four.